Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Caramel Base
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
→ Custard Mixture
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5 large eggs
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1½ cups half-and-half
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon salt
→ Bread and Topping
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1 loaf brioche or challah, cut into thick slices
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¼ cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
→ Optional Toppings
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Maple syrup
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Fresh berries
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Powdered sugar
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Whipped cream
# Instructions:
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In a saucepan, melt butter and mix with brown sugar and corn syrup until smooth. Spread evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Arrange brioche slices over the caramel in a single layer.
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Whisk eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over bread, ensuring even coverage.
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Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
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Sprinkle granulated sugar over the top and use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize.
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Slice and serve warm with optional toppings.
# Notes:
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This dish can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.
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If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can place the dish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the sugar, but watch carefully to prevent burning.